Incident at Welfen-Gymnasium Secondary School
Two 13-year-old girls sustained serious injuries in an incident at Welfen-Gymnasium secondary school located in Schongau, a small town in Upper Bavaria, Germany. Authorities have arrested a 16-year-old suspect in connection with the event.
Police reported that a major operation was ongoing in the area surrounding the school. The suspect was found to be carrying both a knife and a firearm. Officials believe the individual acted alone during the incident.
Neither of the injured girls is in life-threatening condition. However, police are still determining the number of other individuals involved and assessing the severity of any additional injuries.
Police Statements and Investigation Details
A police spokeswoman initially informed AFP news agency that the specific weapon used in the attack was unclear and declined to confirm reports suggesting a knife was involved.
The identity of the suspect has not been disclosed, and it remains unknown whether the individual had any connections to the school. The police spokeswoman characterized the event as a "rampage."
"The force believe the incident to be a 'rampage'."
Support for Families and School Background
Authorities have established a contact point for relatives and parents of students at a local fire station in Schongau to provide support and information.
According to the school's website, Welfen-Gymnasium was founded in 1887 and was initially almost exclusively a girls' school. It has been coeducational for the past 40 years.
